Award-winning author, Sherman Alexie coming to Powell...tomorrow!

(Powell, Wyo.) — Sherman Alexie, the man responsible for connecting readers
around the world to the American Indian experience through his
semi-autobiographical writings, will speak at Northwest College Tuesday,
May 3.
Alexie’s program begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Yellowstone Building Conference
Center.
One of The New Yorker’s 20 top writers for the 21st century, Alexie was
described by Men’s Journal as “the world’s first fast-talking,
wisecracking, mediagenic American-Indian superstar."
Alexie’s National Book Award-winning “The Absolutely True Diary of a
Part-Time Indian” was named the best Young Adult Book of all time by Time
magazine.
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A Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Indian, Alexie grew up in Wellpinit, Washington, on
the Spokane Indian Reservation. He speaks to the harsher and the humorous
aspects of contemporary life in Native America. His honest, stark and
sometimes raw portrayals are known for their power to compel readers,
listeners and viewers to reconsider their viewpoint of the world.
Despite what’s now recognized broadly as a gift for writing, Alexie wasn’t
committed to the craft until a college professor recognized his “intensity
of language, passion, and energy.” Shortly after, his first books of poetry
were published, and he began developing into an acclaimed orator, telling
tales of contemporary American Indian life.
The program is free, but early attendance is encouraged because of
anticipated demand and limited seating.
*Feature image: Google Images / Pitchengine Communities*
#reboot #news #whatshappening

Award-winning author, Sherman Alexie coming to Powell...tomorrow!

(Powell, Wyo.) — Sherman Alexie, the man responsible for connecting readers
around the world to the American Indian experience through his
semi-autobiographical writings, will speak at Northwest College Tuesday,
May 3.
Alexie’s program begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Yellowstone Building Conference
Center.
One of The New Yorker’s 20 top writers for the 21st century, Alexie was
described by Men’s Journal as “the world’s first fast-talking,
wisecracking, mediagenic American-Indian superstar."
Alexie’s National Book Award-winning “The Absolutely True Diary of a
Part-Time Indian” was named the best Young Adult Book of all time by Time
magazine.
[image: unnamed 2.jpg]
A Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Indian, Alexie grew up in Wellpinit, Washington, on
the Spokane Indian Reservation. He speaks to the harsher and the humorous
aspects of contemporary life in Native America. His honest, stark and
sometimes raw portrayals are known for their power to compel readers,
listeners and viewers to reconsider their viewpoint of the world.
Despite what’s now recognized broadly as a gift for writing, Alexie wasn’t
committed to the craft until a college professor recognized his “intensity
of language, passion, and energy.” Shortly after, his first books of poetry
were published, and he began developing into an acclaimed orator, telling
tales of contemporary American Indian life.
The program is free, but early attendance is encouraged because of
anticipated demand and limited seating.
*Feature image: Google Images / Pitchengine Communities*
#reboot #news #whatshappening